In the latest episode of Meidas Health, host Dr. Vin Gupta convenes two of the nation’s top pediatric minds—Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor, and Dr. Sapna Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Texas Children’s Hospital—for a sweeping discussion on one of the most dangerous health crises America is quietly facing: the resurgence of measles.
What unfolds is more than just a public health conversation—it’s a sobering look at how coordinated disinformation campaigns, political opportunism, and wellness industry profiteering are undermining decades of scientific progress. Dr. Hotez warns of a looming collapse in America’s vaccine ecosystem, connecting the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas to a broader unraveling fueled by libertarian ideologies and influencer-driven health myths. Dr. Singh, speaking from the frontlines, details how vaccine hesitancy is now one of the leading causes of burnout among pediatricians—and how misinformation is literally killing children who could have been saved.
Together, the doctors dissect the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda pushed by RFK Jr. as a slick rebrand of anti-science rhetoric, and explore how AI could be both a cure and a curse when it comes to fighting health misinformation. From the emotional toll of pediatric care to the urgent need for systemic reforms in medical education and digital communication, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of public health and the safety of America’s children.
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